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Originally Posted by Doug  I was reading a book review of two new books on torture and extraordinary rendition, and I came across this:
Apparently, the President was wondering whether or not to authorize the "extraordinary rendition" of a terrorist suspect, having been advised by counsel that it was illegal.
Then the Vice-President came in. laughed, and said "That's a no-brainer. Of course it's a violation of international law, that's why it's a covert action. The guy is a terrorist. Go grab his ass."
I was surprised. Should I have been? | Ya cause we have a tape of that conversation of course?
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